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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.47, 819.54 and 303.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.47, 819.54 and 303.27 is: 453.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.47 : 819.54 = 303.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.47/819.54 = 303.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.47x = 819.54 × 303.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.47x = 248,541.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,541.90/547.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.98

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